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Persuasion (Painted Editions)

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Persuasion (Painted Editions) by Jane Austen is a delicate exploration of love and second chances. It centres around Anne Elliot, a young woman who is persuaded to break off an engagement with Captain Frederick Wentworth, a man she truly loves. Years later, their paths cross again, forcing Anne to confront her past decisions and contemplate the possibility of rekindled love amidst societal pressures and personal growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy timeless stories of romance, social themes, and the intricacies of 19th-century English society. You'll find yourself drawn to the compelling narrative about love, regret, and second chances. If you appreciate character-driven plots with rich, thoughtful dialogue, this classic work continues to resonate with its portrayal of enduring human emotions and societal pressures.

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Persuasion (Painted Editions)

A fine exclusive edition of one of literature’s most beloved stories. Featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping.

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Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine exclusive collector's edition of Jane Austen's Persuasion is a must-have for book lovers or Austen fans. Relive the sweeping second chance romance of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth in one of Austen's beloved classics.

The Harper Muse Classics: Painted Edition of Persuasion is perfect for special-edition book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired.

Persuasion is Austen's final completed novel, published six months after her death in 1817. The story revolves around Anne Elliot who at 27 is no longer considered young enough for worthy romantic prospects. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. What transpires when they reunite is movingly told in this remarkable love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities.

Whether you're buying this as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:

  • A beautiful high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover's bookshelf
  • Embossed cover art and gold foiling
  • Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout
  • Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges
  • Part of a 4-volume collection including Jane Eyre, Little Women, and The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

Persuasion by Jane Austen is a title in the Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions collection and is being released alongside Jane Eyre (Charlotte BrontΓ«), Little Women (Louisa May Alcott), and The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Agatha Christie).

Series: Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785294771

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Harper Muse

Contributors:

  • Other Laci Fowler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 707g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose work centred on social commentary and realism. Her works of romantic fiction are set among the landed gentry, and she is one of the most widely read writers in English literature.

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